The Indian National Congress passed the Purna Swaraj resolution in its ______ session on 26 December 1929.

Correct option is B

The Purna Swaraj Resolution was passed during the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress on 26 December 1929 under the presidency of Jawaharlal Nehru.

Information Booster:

1. The resolution declared complete independence (Purna Swaraj) as India’s goal.
2. The session also resolved to observe 26 January 1930 as the first Independence Day.
3. The Lahore Session was pivotal in shifting focus from dominion status to complete independence.
4. Jawaharlal Nehru hoisted the tricolor flag during the session.
5. The resolution acted as a precursor to the Civil Disobedience Movement.

Additional Knowledge:

• Lucknow: Known for the Lucknow Pact, 1916 (Hindus and Muslims united).
• Mumbai: Hosted the session where the Quit India Resolution (1942) was passed.
• Pune: Associated with the Poona Pact (1932) related to Dalit representation.

Key Points to Increase Knowledge:

1. The Purna Swaraj movement marked the shift from moderate to extremist demands.
2. 26 January later became India’s Republic Day in 1950.